3 Weeks/9 Days

Dear Rabbi Simon, I have a question relating to the halachic requirements for completion on a property during the 9 Days. Is it is acceptable to sign completion papers on the sale of a property during the 9 Days if there is a financial loss by not doing so? As you are aware, we hope to make Aliyah this summer…

Dear Rabbi Simon, I am at home much of the time at the moment, doing computing work out of my home office.  I listen to music on headphones to drown out other noise and to help me concentrate. (I have tried using the radio instead or other talking noises – and it does not really work.)  Would it be permitted…

Hi Rabbi Simon. I wanted to ask you about signing up Zev for swimming classes during the 9 days.  There is a summer swim crash course for children happening from July 24th-28th, which happens to be right at the start of the 9 days.  I know there are prohibitions against swimming, but I wanted to check with you if I’m…